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Mon 8:00AM ET, Mon 8:00PM ET
September 20
On September 20, “Through the Decades” remembers the day in 1973 that Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the “battle of the sexes” tennis match. We also take a look back on when James Meredith walked onto the University of Mississippi campus to fight for desegregation in higher education in 1962. And on the day of her birth, we profile actress Sophia Loren. -
Tue 8:00AM ET, Tue 8:00PM ET
September 21
On September 21, Through the Decades remembers the debut of a program that would change Monday night viewing habits of football fans around the country. We also recall the end of a space mission that made the pioneering flight around Jupiter and the antics of beloved comedian, Bill Murray. -
Wed 8:00AM ET, Wed 8:00PM ET
September 22
On September 22, Through the Decades relives President Clinton’s failed attempt to get Congress on board with his health care reform plan. We’re also remembering when America was first introduced to a three person crime fighting team known as Charlie’s Angels and we turn back the lens of time on the life and career of U.S. Military leader Colin Powell. -
Thu 8:00AM ET, Thu 8:00PM ET
September 23
On September 23, “Through the Decades” remembers the day in 1957 that nine African American students marched into an all-white high school in Little Rock – making strides toward desegregation in education. We also take a look back on when futuristic sitcom “The Jetsons” premiered in 1962, and on the day of his birth, we profile singer and songwriter Ray Charles. -
Fri 8:00AM ET, Fri 8:00PM ET
September 24
On September 24, “Through the Decades” remembers the day in 1975 that the C.I.A. came under fire for illegally opening Americans’ mail in search of Communist threats. We also take a look back on when investigative news program “60 Minutes” premiered in 1968. And on the day of his birth, we profile the “Muppets” creator and puppeteer Jim Henson. -
Sat 8:00AM ET
Big Screen Adventures
Through the Decades recalls big screen adventures including Back to the Future, James Bond, Rocky, and Goodfellas. We’re also taking a look at the actors who made these films a staple in movie history – the likes of Tom Cruise, Pierce Brosnan, and Silvester Stallone.
Through The
Bios
Bill Kurtis
Bill Kurtis is an author, producer, and award-winning journalist. Bill got his start in television working for WIBW in Topeka, KS. His work with CBS News ranged from covering the fall of Saigon to anchoring "The CBS Morning News." His documentary work includes the Peabody Award-winning PBS series The New Explorers, as well Investigative Reports and Cold Case Files for A&E Network and American Greed on CNBC.
Using his journalistic skills and his background as a law school graduate, Bill authored The Death Penalty on Trial: Crisis in American Justice, which explores issues surrounding capital punishment in America. He also provided the satirical narration for the feature film comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. He also is the judge and scorekeeper for NPR’s weekly game show Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me.
Kerry Sayers
Kerry Sayers has spent more than twenty years in the media industry, working in radio and television. For much of that time, Sayers has been at the epicenter of Chicago sports. She has hosted shows for Comcast and covered football for Fox. Sayers began her career at WILX in Lansing, MI and has since worked across the country from Buffalo to the Pacific Northwest.
Kerry graduated from the University of Michigan and lives in Chicago with her husband, their daughter and just welcomed their second child, a son, in September.
Ellee Pai Hong
Ellee Pai Hong is a veteran journalist, having spent a career covering news and teaching journalism at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Ellee started her career in broadcast news as a general assignment reporter at the CBS affiliate in Rockford, IL. She made the jump to Decatur, IL then Hartford, CT before landing as anchor for NBC in Chicago.
Ellee moved to the United States from Korea as a child and holds a bachelor’s degree from Ewha Womans University in Seoul and a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She lives in Chicago with her husband John and their two children.